While at WVU Nolan has received funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, COPS Office to develop new outcome measures for his policing models. He has also co-authored The Violence of Hate-4th edition, which includes a new section on police violence.

David Fryson, WVU’s vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, is calling for a renewed conversation about race and equality – one that may be uncomfortable, but necessary. “The recent tragedy regarding the police shootings in Baton Rouge and Minnesota followed by the horrific assassination of five officers in Dallas is forcing us into the needed conversation on race that we often allude to but rarely deeply consider,” says Fryson.

Fryson, an attorney and ordained minister, has spent his entire life working on issues of diversity. At WVU, he has helped lead critical conversations related to these issues.

“Working together with University Police, we have attempted to provide an environment of openness and respect,” Fryson said. “It is possible to be supportive of the #BlackLivesMatter movement while at the same time being supportive of the police and the crucial role they play in our society.” Fryson can be reached at 304.293.3431 or by email at david.fryson@mail.wvu.edu

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